Project Manager
Nordqvist, BengtProject manager
Place of sacrifice FinnestorpAmount granted
427 200 SEKYear
2016
During 2000-2004 and 2008-2012, research investigations were carried out at the Finnestorp Sacrificial Site. A site that turns out to contain a find material that belongs to the category - "the finest and most exquisite objects from Sweden's pre-Christian era" and it belongs to one of the more important remains from the Nordic prehistory. At the Finnestorp Sacrifice Site, warriors upon warriors have been sacrificed along with their war stallions and precious weapons. These mighty men whose arsenal consisted of magnificent gilded swords, lances and shining golden horse equipment. Items of royal value, made by the most skilled craftsmen in Europe at the time. The ongoing research work includes international comparisons and publication of the research work in the form of a major scientific book and popular science book. The metal analyses carried out show that the objects were made by highly skilled craftsmen. The isotope analyses show that the ores used probably come from parts of the British Isles.
In 2016/2017, two book volumes on Finnestorp will be completed. They are the magnum opus (I and II) - "Finds in Focus" and a "Coffee Table Book". The forthcoming isotope analyses will involve analyses of horse teeth and human teeth and bones. The aim of these analyses is to shed light on the important issue of provenance and geographical mobility. A new website about Offerplats Finnestorp will be completed in the fall of 2016.